Mike Krempels Movies
- 1966
In the wake of a fierce battle, Saunders (Vic Morrow) and his squad are joined by a grimy-looking straggler named Pvt. Arthur Adams (Martin Hulswit). It soon develops that Pvt. Adams is something of a hero in his home town, and he is determined to uphold that image. But the sad truth is that the "hero" is a coward and deserter, who had stained his spotlessly clean uniform with dirt and mud just before joining up with Saunders. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
In this episode, we learn that Sgt. Saunders (Vic Morrow) has a kid brother back home. We also learn that, much against the sergeant's wishes, his brother has joined the Army. Almost simultaneously, youthful private Jim Hummel (Randy Boone) is assigned to King Company. Profoundly affected by the fact that Hummel bears a striking resemblance to his brother, Saunders uncharacteristically lets his heart rule his head ,and goes out of his way to protect the rookie private from harm. This results in a great deal of resentment from the other men--and from Hummel himself. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1965
Lt. Hanley (Rick Jason) is ordered to guard a much-despised French collaborator (Robert Loggia) who possesses valuable information. Hanley's job is to get the turncoat to London safely for interrogation. But the Americans find themselves in a standoff with several members of the French underground, who intend to capture the collaborator and executive him on the spot. Some sources list the title of this episode as "The Tree of Mercy". ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1965
John Cassavetes guest stars as Pvt. Kalb, newest member of King Company. Saunders (Vic Morrow) is none too happy with the arrival of Kalb, who has a reputation for goldbricking and cowardice--and who may or may not have been responsible for the decimation of the two previous squads to which he'd been assigned. Nor do things bode well for Saunders and his men when, on the eve of a dangerous mission, Kalb sustains a convenient leg wound. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1964
Saunders (Vic Morrow) and his men are assigned to capture an important Nazi officer during a "welcome home" reception at German field headquarters. It soon develops that Saunders has less to worry about from the Germans than he does from his own ranks. The fly in the ointment is technical sergeant Meider (Gary Lockwood), a born malingerer and malcontent whose whining ineptitute threatens to snafu the entire mission. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
